Computer Acronyms

1.

PC stands for what in the technology world?

A.

Programmable Computer
B.

Private Computer
C.

Privileged Computing
D.

Personal Computer

Correct Answer
D. Personal Computer

Explanation
Abbreviation for personal computer in general, but commonly used as a synonym for IBM compatible computer, or those based on the IBM Personal Computer and running either DOS and/or Microsoft Windows.

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Correct Answer
Universal Serial Bus
universal serial bus

Explanation
USB connectors let you attach everything from printers to cameras to your computer quickly and easily

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3.

WWW, an abbreviation well known to Internet lovers, actually stands for what?

A.

Windows World Wide
B.

Wonderful World of Web-casting
C.

World Wide Web
D.

World Wild Web

Correct Answer
C. World Wide Web

Explanation
The fastest growing portion of the Internet, being as it is graphics-based. Essentially, the Web is an interlinked collection of “pages”, which correspond to files on widely separated computers. These pages can be instantaneously accessed by means of hypertext links. The Web can be used (by means of a browser, or a software utility that can read HTML code) to view graphics, as well as hear sounds, see video and animation, or download files.

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4.

What is the difference between a CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW?

A.

CD-ROM can be used to save information once, CD-R has already been saved, therefore you cannot save on it again and CD-RW can save information multiple times.
B.

CD-R can be used to save information once, CD-ROM has already been saved, therefore you cannot save on it again and CD-RW can save information multiple times.
C.

CD-ROM can be used to save information once, CD-RW has already been saved, therefore you cannot save on it again and CD-R can save information multiple times.
D.

CD-RW can be used to save information once, CD-R has already been saved, therefore you cannot save on it again and CD-ROM can save information multiple times.
E.

CD-ROM can be used to save information once, CD-RW has already been saved, therefore you cannot save on it again and CD-R can save information multiple times.

Correct Answer
B. CD-R can be used to save information once, CD-ROM has already been saved, therefore you cannot save on it again and CD-RW can save information multiple times.

Explanation
CD-ROM: Compact Disc Read-Only Memory
CD-R: Compact Disc Recordable
CD-RW: Compact Disc Re-Writable

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5.

This is the pretty much the brain of your computer. It processes everything from basic instructions to complex functions. Any time something needs to be computed, it gets sent to the ____. What three words fit this description?

Correct Answer
Central Processing Unit
central processing unit

Explanation
The acronym for the brain of the computer is CPU.

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6.

I need to backup the information on my computer. It will be approximately 4 GB of information, so a CD-R and CD-RW will not work. I will be updating my backup disk in a few months and will be using the same disk. Without using the acronym, tell me what type of disk I would use to backup this data.

Correct Answer
Digital Versatile Disk Rewritable
digital versatile disk rewritable

Explanation
Stands for "Digital Versatile Disk Rewritable." A DVD+RW is like a DVD+R, but can be erased and rewritten. DVD+RWs must be completely erased in order for new data to be added. DVD+RW discs can hold 4.7GB of data and do not come in double-sided or double-layer versions like DVD+Rs do. Still, 4.7GB of data is a lot of storage space. Combined with their ability to be re-recorded, DVD+RWs are a great choice for making frequent backups of your data. To record data onto a DVD+RW disc, you'll need a DVD burner that supports the DVD+RW format.

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This is the language that Web pages are written in. Web pages must conform to the rules of HTML in order to be displayed correctly in a Web browser. The HTML syntax is based on a list of tags that describe the page's format and what is displayed on the Web page. What does HTML stand for?

Correct Answer
hypertext markup language
Hypertext Markup Language

Explanation
Fortunately, the HTML language is relatively easy to learn. Even more fortunately (so much for good grammar), many Web development programs allow you to create Web pages using a graphical interface. These programs allow you to place objects and text on the page and the HTML code is written for you.

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It is a common method of transferring files via the Internet from one computer to another. Some common FTP programs are "Fetch" for the Mac, and "WS_FTP" for Windows. However, you can also use a Web browser like Netscape or Internet Explorer to access FTP servers. What does FTP stand for?

Correct Answer
File Transfer Protocol
file transfer protocol

9.

Used to measure the resolution of an image both on screen and in print. The higher the DPI, the more detail can be shown in an image. What does this acronym stand for?

Correct Answer
Dots Per Inch
dots per inch

Explanation
Also, since most monitors have a native resolution of 72 or 96 pixels per inch, they cannot display a 300 dpi image in actual size. Instead, when viewed at 100%, the image will look much larger than the print version because the pixels on the screen take up more space than the dots on the paper.

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This is the protocol used to transfer data over the World Wide Web. That's why all Web site addresses begin with "http://". Whenever you type a URL into your browser and hit Enter, your computer sends an HTTP request to the appropriate Web server. The Web server, which is designed to handle HTTP requests, then sends to you the requested HTML page.

Correct Answer
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
hypertext transfer protocol

11.

This is a computer network limited to a small area such as an office building, university, or even a residential home. Most mid to large-sized businesses today use these which makes it easy for employees to share information.

A.

Local Area Network
B.

Wide Area Network
C.

Global Area Network

Correct Answer
A. Local Area Network

12.

Every time you open a program, it gets loaded from the hard drive into the _. This is because reading data from the is much faster than reading data from the hard drive. Running programs from the of the computer allows them to function without any lag time. The more your computer has, the more data can be loaded from the hard drive into the , which can effectively speed up your computer. In fact, adding __ can be more beneficial to your computer's performance than upgrading the CPU.

Correct Answer
Random Access Memory
random access memory

Explanation
RAM is made up of small memory chips that form a memory module. These modules are installed in the RAM slots on the motherboard of your computer. The RAM is erased when the computer is turned off.

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13.

I have saved my project to My Documents. The next time I go to class I notice it is not there! What is something I should check before I panic?

A.

Am I logged in under the same username?
B.

Am I sitting at the same computer?

Correct Answer(s)
A. Am I logged in under the same username?
B. Am I sitting at the same computer?

Explanation
When you save to My Documents, you are saving to the hard drive (to the computer itself). You can view these files only if you are logged in and sitting where you were at the time you saved it. The more data saved to the hard drive, the slower the computer will run. As a piece of advice, you are more likely to lose your saved information on the hard drive by way of a computer crash or formatting done by the administrator. Use your USB!

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